Child Care Worker
Community Housing Innovations, Inc., Smithtown, NY, United States
Position Overview
Child Care Worker – full‑time, Smithtown location.
Responsibilities
Plan and implement activities that meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of children.
Provide nutritious snacks and lunches.
Develop culturally appropriate activities, experiences, and programs.
Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained, and safe.
Provide weekly and monthly schedules of activities.
Establish policies and procedures, including acceptable disciplinary policies.
Be familiar with emergency procedures.
Ensure supervision at all times.
Create experiences and activities for children, including songs, games, and storytelling.
Provide opportunities for sleep and rest time.
Create a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
Implement positive discipline when required.
Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities, and their child’s progress.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED; related experience preferred.
Experience: Knowledge of community resources required; 1–2 years in childcare or a related field preferred.
Certificates or Licenses: Valid driver’s license.
Insurance: Valid automobile insurance.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication; proficiency in English required; bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
Computer skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Internet.
Math skills: Must be excellent.
Physical performance: Ability to tour property, walk distances, and climb stairs.
Reasoning ability: Ability to prioritize, make judgment calls, and make appropriate decisions.
Other skills: Ability to relate to underserved, homeless, and disabled populations; work independently or as part of a team; be highly organized; work well under pressure; meet deadlines; multitask; be flexible; maintain high attention to detail; develop, plan, and implement activities.
Other requirements: Must have reliable transportation.
Benefits
Paid time off.
2 personal days awarded annually.
Health insurance.
Health reimbursement account.
Dental and vision plans.
Flexible spending account.
AFLAC supplemental insurance.
Voluntary plans.
Dependent Care Spending Account.
Employee perks.
401(k) retirement plan.
Life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Monthly trainings and career development plans.
Work Schedule
Salary: $18.00 per hour ($37,440 annually).
Overtime available.
Open shifts: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
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Child Care Worker – full‑time, Smithtown location.
Responsibilities
Plan and implement activities that meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of children.
Provide nutritious snacks and lunches.
Develop culturally appropriate activities, experiences, and programs.
Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained, and safe.
Provide weekly and monthly schedules of activities.
Establish policies and procedures, including acceptable disciplinary policies.
Be familiar with emergency procedures.
Ensure supervision at all times.
Create experiences and activities for children, including songs, games, and storytelling.
Provide opportunities for sleep and rest time.
Create a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
Implement positive discipline when required.
Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities, and their child’s progress.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED; related experience preferred.
Experience: Knowledge of community resources required; 1–2 years in childcare or a related field preferred.
Certificates or Licenses: Valid driver’s license.
Insurance: Valid automobile insurance.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication; proficiency in English required; bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
Computer skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Internet.
Math skills: Must be excellent.
Physical performance: Ability to tour property, walk distances, and climb stairs.
Reasoning ability: Ability to prioritize, make judgment calls, and make appropriate decisions.
Other skills: Ability to relate to underserved, homeless, and disabled populations; work independently or as part of a team; be highly organized; work well under pressure; meet deadlines; multitask; be flexible; maintain high attention to detail; develop, plan, and implement activities.
Other requirements: Must have reliable transportation.
Benefits
Paid time off.
2 personal days awarded annually.
Health insurance.
Health reimbursement account.
Dental and vision plans.
Flexible spending account.
AFLAC supplemental insurance.
Voluntary plans.
Dependent Care Spending Account.
Employee perks.
401(k) retirement plan.
Life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Monthly trainings and career development plans.
Work Schedule
Salary: $18.00 per hour ($37,440 annually).
Overtime available.
Open shifts: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
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